Media releases
2026
More practical support for small business owners
The Albanese Labor Government is making it easier for small business directors to understand their responsibilities, make confident decisions and keep their business on track.
Making it easier to lease and expand across Australia
The Albanese Labor Government is taking the next step to make it easier for small businesses to operate, grow and expand across Australia, with consultation opening on how retail leasing and commer
Instant Asset Write‑Off made permanent as small businesses numbers continue to reach record highs
Joint media release with the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer
Small businesses embrace digital support
More than 265 small businesses have signed up for Round 3 of the Albanese Labor Government’s Digital Solutions program in its first month, demonstrating demand for practical support to help busines
More affordable finance to help more businesses cut energy costs
The Albanese Government is helping businesses take control of their energy use and lower their bills by making it easier to invest in technologies that reduce energy use and improve efficiency.
Record new businesses created in June
Joint media release with the Hon Jim Chalmers MP, Treasurer.
Communique from Small Business Ministers’ Meeting
Commonwealth, state and territory Small Business Ministers met virtually on Wednesday 8 July, the eighth Small Business Ministers Meeting since it was re‑established in 2022.
Backing the small businesses that keep Australia moving
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering tax relief and cutting compliance costs for Australia’s more than 2.7 million small businesses.
Backing small business to thrive in the digital economy
The Albanese Government is backing Australia’s small businesses with practical support to seize new opportunities in the digital economy.
Supporting farmers to secure a better deal
The Albanese Government is supporting farmers and fresh food suppliers to secure a fairer deal when negotiating with large supermarkets.
Keeping machinery moving when it matters most: Right to Repair reforms for farmers and drivers
The Albanese Government is seeking feedback on reforms to strengthen competition in repair markets and expand choice for drivers and farmers.
Backing small businesses with tax relief
The Albanese Labor Government is backing small businesses as part of our $3.5 billion of new business tax relief to boost investment, increase cash flow and support growth.
Landmark $2 billion joint investment to deliver thousands of homes for first home buyers
The Albanese and Cook Labor Governments will invest more than $2 billion in a landmark agreement set to supercharge housing delivery in Western Australia.
Rise in new business registrations shows confidence in Australia’s small business sector
The Albanese Labor Government is backing Australia’s record high 2.66 million small businesses to run, grow and succeed.
Government and private sector working together to back families and small businesses
The Albanese Labor Government is working with the business and finance sectors to help ease the pressure on Australian families and small businesses.
Albanese Labor Government moves to extend Unfair Contract Terms ban to protect all franchisees
The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on a promise to protect more small businesses from unfair contract terms.
More help for Australian small businesses on the way
The Albanese Government is continuing to strengthen supports for Australia’s 2.66 million small businesses by extending vital assistance programs and driving faster, fairer payments from large
Right to repair delivering for motorists, small business and the economy
The Albanese Government is delivering greater choice for motorists while backing small businesses and improving competition and productivity across Australian economy.
2025
New Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman
The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Lynda McAlary‑Smith as the next Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise Ombudsman.
Communique from Small Business Ministers’ Meeting
Commonwealth, state and territory Small Business Ministers met in the Northern Rivers on Friday 28 November, for the seventh Small Business Ministers’ Meeting since it was re‑established in 20